Friendswithyou

FriendsWithYou is an art collaborative based in Los Angeles, California, founded in Miami, Florida by Samuel Albert Borkson and Arturo Sandoval III in 2002, which seeks to redesign spirituality, rituals, and religious acts for modern-day usage and connectivity. The collaboration began by creating soft sculptures as a means to spread more accessible art like plush and wood toys, as well as immersive art installations, fine artworks including sculpture and painting, and are best known for their public art spectacles such as large-scale art installations, playgrounds, and performance pieces. They have described the creation of their art as a healing process intended to increase relatability and connection to each other and the world around them. To date, they have become internationally recognized with public exhibits and artworks in Europe, Asia, Australia, and The Americas.